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Natalie Hyde
This intriguing title looks at the pivotal crisis from the Cold War during which the Soviet Union set up nuclear missiles in Cuba. Readers are introduced to the key players…
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Collaboration skills, or the ability to effectively work with people, are in high demand in today’s connected world. The ability to work with diverse individuals across diverse platforms in our…
This title examines the internment of enemy aliens in the United States and Canada during the Second World War.
The history of workers’ rights in the United States.
Ever wonder how a cactus survives in a desert? Want to learn what makes a camel so suited for an extremely hot and dry climate? Then come inside Desert Extremes…
Hold your breath and take the plunge in Deep Sea Extremes! Part of Crabtrees latest nature series, Deep Sea Extremes makes learning about the oceanic environment easy for young readers…
Introduces the mythology of the Mayans and Aztecs.
A mixture of myths from many cultures, including the Aztecs and the Mayans, these stories about the creation of the world and the afterlife helped these ancient cultures explain what…
Sharing, taking turns and treating everyone we meet with respect are ways we can show fairness to others. But how do we know what’s fair? And how do we follow…
We all need courage in our daily lives. We need it to face danger, and to deal with new challenges and obstacles. But where do we find courage? How can…
Who are we, really? We share traits with our parents, but our genetic makeup is unique. Each one of us is a one-and-only creation. Through colorful photos, diagrams, and text…
All life starts with a set of instructions that can turn basic cells into hearts, tails, flower petals, or toenails. DNA is the amazing code of life that is found…
Who are we, really? We share traits with our parents, but our genetic makeup is unique. Each one of us is a one-and-only creation. Through colourful photos, diagrams, and text…
Should the Internet be a place for free thought and free sharing? Or should the government and Internet service companies be able to censor and block content? This up-to-date book…
A major societal issue in the world today, opioid addiction is causing a devastating number of deaths and is costing countries millions of dollars. This timely book includes information on…
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Mining People mine for coal, oil, minerals, and metals. These are used for energy and as raw products to make things. In various parts of North America there are huge…
Why do people migrate to and settle in the places they do? Fascinating examples from history help explain the determining factors of migration. Readers will fascinated to read about the…
While virtually everyone agrees gun violence is wrong, there is disagreement about the right way to prevent it. This thoughtful book discusses, in an educated and sensitive way, issues of…
How have oil and energy pipelines become one of the most divisive political issues today? Using fact-based analysis, this title explores the issues that have sparked environmental and economic debate…
Young readers will be astounded by the tiny organisms that live in soil, their ecological roles, and how they adapt to living there. Children will learn the value of even…
, Natalie Hyde
Young readers can be astounded by the tiny organisms that live in soil, their ecological roles, and how they adapt to living there. Children may learn the value of even…
Helps young readers see the real impact of erosion on life. This book describes the processes of weathering, erosion, and deposition, the impact of erosion on plants and animals, and…
From ancient Pueblo homes to the Australian mining town where half the population lives underground, this appealing book uses cutaway illustrations to introduce readers to homes that were built below…
Read about extraordinary animal migrations by air, from the incredible migration of the godwit between Alaska and New Zealand to the long-lasting journey of the monarch butterfly across North America…
Read about unusual animal journeys around the world, from wandering saltwater crocodiles to invasive insect species and outbreaks of Australian plague locust. Interesting facts, unexpected outcomes, and human impacts on…
Flooding from torrential rain and melting snows can devastate areas where people live. This informative book examines what scientists know about flooding, whether we can predict floods, and how we…
Why would an animal need a disguise? This intriguing book features the fascinating ways some animals use camouflage or mimicry to conceal themselves for protection from predators, or as a…
Have you ever heard of a see-through frog, a cartwheeling spider, or a jellyfish that never dies? This … book highlights examples of animals with unusual bodies and surprising behaviors…
Can you imagine a mammal that lives without ever drinking water, or a frog that freezes solid but can still thaw out and hop away? This book reveals the extraordinary…
Learn about germ theory, what it is, what it states, and the sequence of historical events that led to its development.
This book describes how to dig, where you can and can’t di g (restricted in national parks), the necessary equipment, how to identify rocks and gems, and the proper recording…
An introduction to fossils, which are defined as remains, impressions, or traces of an animal or plant of past geologic ages that have been preserved in the earth’s crust.
Minerals are chemicals that are the building blocks of rocks. Metals, crystals, and gemstones are all minerals found in rocks. This interesting book describes how to identify minerals, where they…
Describes the natural transformation of one type of rock into another.
It all starts with erosion for sedimentary rock. Worn down bits of rock become pressed together under pressure into strata, or layers. This book explains the formation of rock such…
Describes the natural transformation of one type of rock into others.
A hundred years ago, marijuana was considered a threat to civil order and mental health. Today, recreational marijuana is legal in two countries: Canada and Uruguay. More countries are expected…
We use it every day in products as varied as prescription drugs, toys, and toothbrushes. In less than a century, plastics have become integral to our daily lives. But plastic…
